Some Personal Details

Answers to basic questions about dress, commitmemt, finances and other personal details along with the benefits of serving as a Visiting Committee member.

6 minutes 51 seconds

Focus on Learning Member Training-Part 1

This introductory portion of training includes an overview of the Focus on Learning protocol and materials required to both complete this training review and serve as a member of a visiting committee.

7 minutes 36 seconds

Focus on Learning Member Training-Part 2

This section of training includes the protocols used by the school in its self-study: expected outcomes, suggested tasks, criteria, and expected schoolwide learning results linked to content academic standards. The school self-study report and the visiting committee report are compared for content and organization.

26 minutes 53 seconds

Focus on Learning Member Training-Part 3

This portion of the training deals with prereading and prewriting assignments for Visiting Committee members.

6 minutes 25 seconds

Focus on Learning Member Training-Part 4

Part 4 details the schedule for the visit, reviews the nature and content of meetings, and provides some guidance in conducting the meetings.

14 minutes 6 seconds

Focus on Learning Member Training-Part 5

Part 5 includes both the action plan and term determination.

Good wishes for your visit from the Accrediting Commission for Schools of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.


8 minutes 41 seconds

More About PreWriting

This material supplements that found in the main presentation. Some additional details and samples of pre-writing are included.

11 minutes 28 seconds